Activity Group Reports
High spirits and high tea on April Ladies Outing
What a wonderful day the Ladies Outings group had. We arrived at The Teapot on Wheels around 10:30 where everything was ready for us. Of course, the first thing was to find the hats just perfect for us. Then we were guided to sit down where we immediately starting selecting the perfect exotic tea for […]
April Report
The Knotty Ladies held their April meeting at Carol Kuehnert’s home. They shared patterns and ideas, enjoyed a Show and Tell session, and socialized. They will meet on May 3 at Linda Townsend’s home.
Ladies Dining Out March 2017
The Ladies Dining Out group enjoyed lunch at the Rogue Regency Grill on Monday, March 13. We enjoyed the atmosphere and extensive menu as well as the usual camaraderie and conversation.
Hikers at Ashland Woodlands March 2017
A chance of rain in the forecast didn't discourage twelve of us who hiked trails in the upper Ashland Woodlands Friday, March 17. We hiked the White Rabbit Trail to Caterpillar Trail and joined the Lewis Loop Trail, which was a new addition in 2016. Our group enjoyed the scenery, camaraderie, and exercise on moderately […]
February 2017 at Lost Creek Lake
Twelve of us carpooled to the Lewis Road Trailhead Friday, February 17 where we hiked about five miles to the Grotto. We found the trail to be muddy in some areas, but the views at the grotto made it totally worth it. The grotto features rock cliffs forming walls of a small box canyon with […]
The March book Club selection was The Rosie Project
The Rosie Project is the 2013 debut work of Australian novelist Graeme Simsion. It’s a wacky, wonderful, rollercoaster love story between two very different people. Each chapter was a humorous and poignant vignette. Everyone who attended the book club meeting agreed that the Rosie Project is a cleaver, joyful, laugh out loud novel. It’s a […]
Love songs and chocolate highlight the February, 2017 EPWC luncheon
A brisk winter day welcomed 60 EPWC members to the Rogue Valley Country Club for February luncheon. Since the luncheon took place on the day after Valentine’s day, the theme of red hearts and celebrating the love in our lives was carried over. A musical trio, savanna, entertained us with a wide variety of love […]
Knotty Ladies March Report
The Knotty Ladies met at Meridel’s house on March 1. We shared patterns for a casserole carry-all, a mini oven mitt, a pair of “gadgets” used to protect fingers from hot pot handles, and cat and dog toys. Guest Betsy modeled her ruffled fleece shoulder wrap for keeping cozy on a cold evening. The Internet […]
Piecemakers March Meeting
Piecemakers welcomed a new member, Jean Otteman, to the group. After a yummy lunch provided by Elaine, Terry taught the group how to make a placemat using the quilt-as-you-go technique. It was super easy and fun. The next meeting will be held on April 5. Rosenelle will teach an easy way to make a table […]
The Walkabout group enjoyed an Eagle Point walk on February 23, 2017
Our startup walk of 2017 met at Bob Moore Park in downtown EP. We moseyed along through the covered bridge, then down Shasta. We found a park, then another area that apparently once had a YMCA. From there, we went uphill, towards where the water tower is, though we didn't go that far. With two […]
Knitting February 2017
Some lucky babies will be getting booties, hats and blankets. The red item on the left is not a standard hat but one for a tea pot, better known as a tea cozy, an essential item in most English and German households where tea is brewed by the pot instead of an individual bag in […]
Ladies Potluck Farewell
The Ladies Potluck & 3-13 group gathered at the home of Dawn Iliuiano on February 11. Member Cindy Parrott will be moving to Oklahoma at the end of the month so this was an opportunity for many of us to say goodbye. As usual there was a wide assortment of yummy dishes for dinner. We […]
Ladies Dining Out February 2017
As usual, the Ladies Dining Out group had lively conversation and good food at our monthly outing. This month, we visited the new Crackin' & Stackin' restaurant in Eagle Point. The owners and entire staff were friendly and welcoming and we all enjoyed the great food.
Culinary Arts Group takes a gastronomic tour of Sicily
A blustery, wet day set the stage for a warm and wonderful Culinary Arts group gathering on Feb. 10, 2017 at the home of Viki Brown. The gathering featured recipes from the cookbook: “Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook: Recipes from my Sicilian Grandma”. Susan Watson was hostess for the event and was assisted by co-hostess, Sharyn […]
February 2017 Book Group Selection: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf
The Book Club met at the home of Jan Griffin for a discussion on her choice of the novel, “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf. This tells a story of two lonely widowed neighbors in a fictitious small town of Holt, Colorado looking for a platonic relationship especially during their lonely nights…a quiet tale […]
D-9 Community Scholarship Fund Dessert Night
We had a lovely time- enjoying desserts, friends and entertainment, while supporting our local high school. I had such fun planning and decorating my table, I look forward to doing so again next year!
Ladies Outings – February 7, 2017 Outing, Tour of Schmidt House in Grants Pass
The first outing of 2017 was a huge success. Barbara Judy planned a wonderful outing which included a tour of the historic Schmidt House in Grants Pass. Afterwards we had a wonderful lunch at Taprock Northwest Grill where many of us enjoyed a great Mac & Cheese Hamburger. It was delicious! The Schmidt House has […]
2016 Was A Fabulous Year!
The Ladies Night Out Bunco group experienced a whirlwind year in 2016! Lots of winners and lots of losers but who cares, with our game, even the losers WIN…. Right girls?!?!?! Our final hostess for 2016 was Kay Lund. Kay went over the "top" in decorating her home both inside and out!!! God Bless Her, […]
Knotty Ladies February Report
The Knotty Ladies welcomed interested quilter and guest Betsy Hase at their February meeting which was held at Dora's home. February is our annual "clean out your quilting room" meeting where members exchanged items that they no longer needed. Betsy was able to score several items to start her own quilting. Items not chosen were […]
Couples Group hostess for January 21, 2017 were Sharyn Close, Diane Sproat & Maxine Williams
Our Couples Group started the year off right.
Piecemakers January Meeting
Four members met on January 4th to welcome in the new year. The show and tell included a surprising number of projects that had been completed since the last meeting. The raffle quilt top has been completed but needs to be sandwiched with batting and backing so Rosenelle can quilt it. Betty contacted someone from […]
Knitting January 2017
We continue to knit and purl, occasionally drop a stitch. Here are the most recent photos. Kitt deserves the blue ribbon for being patient and persistent. Her felted bag was a long term project and it turned out beautifully.
Ladies Outings Group – Outcome of January 17, 2017 Planning Meeting
It is amazing what happens when you put 14 ladies together to plan outings for the next year. We have a great year planned for you! Here is the plan (so far): February 7, 2017 – Our first outing of the year is coming right up. We are going to tour the Schmidt House in […]
January 2017 Book Group Selection: The Night Book
Eleven members met at the home of Barbara Judy. This is the third novel by well known British broadcaster, Richard Madeley, who began his career in the Lake District during the hottest summer on record in England. This fact lends some authenticity to his writing. An excerpt from the publicity: "The summer of 1976 was […]
Knotty Ladies January Report
In spite of record snow in our area, all of the Knotty Ladies who were in town attended our first meeting of 2017 which was held at Carol Kato’s home. Dora will transfer the duties of the treasurer to Maxine at our February meeting. Weather permitting, we will deliver our soldier quilt to the Veteran’s […]
Book Club, December 2016
Our very energetic and interesting Book Club held its Christmas get together December 13 at the home of Charmaine Lewis with Virginia Felker was co-hostess and number one helper. A book for December was not chosen and instead we discussed our favorite book for the year and the book did not have to be a […]
August, Sept, Oct & Nov 2016 Many Couples got together to enjoy an evening of fun.
Our hostess: August 20, 2016, Virginia Felker, Aleli Lawson & Maxine Williams. Sept 17, 2016 Liz Crossman &Susan Watson. October 15, 2016, Kris Howard & Linda Sparks. Joyce Todd had to cancel last minute due to illness. November 19, 2016, Jan Griffin, Mary Gorczewski & Lynn Tally.
December Ladies Potluck & 3-13
A dozen ladies gathered at the home of Cindy Parrott for potluck dinner and 3-13 card game. Cindy's Christmas decorations were lovely. The food was wonderful as always and the conversations lively and full of laughter as we played 3-13. Another year of warm camaraderie in the books, and we look forward to our gatherings […]
Culinary Arts Group Completes Planning for 2017
Twelve ladies gathered at the home of Viki Brown on Dec. 8, 2016 to discuss options for our group gatherings for 2017. Lots of great ideas and interesting cookbooks to peruse which made making final decisions a challenge. The first gathering of 2017 will feature recipes from " Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook, Recipes from my […]
Ladies Outing, December 6, 2016 Outing-Jacksonville shopping spree
On December 6th fourteen ladies braved the snow & cold weather for a shopping spree in Jacksonville followed by a delicious lunch at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant. The weather improved and was just perfect for Christmas shopping. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and many of us continued shopping after lunch. The food and service at the […]